Capital Markets Paralegal

Michael Page; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Capital Markets Paralegal to manage complex legal projects involving IPOs and corporate transactions. The role requires at least 8 years of experience, strong technical skills, and a deep understanding of corporate law. This position offers a competitive salary between $125,000 and $150,000, along with a hybrid work structure and exposure to high-profile transactions. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate and securities law.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex capital markets and corporate projects independently.
• Prepare and review deal documentation, including SEC filings.
• Conduct legal and factual research and perform due diligence.

Skills

Document preparation

Due diligence

Transaction management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Research skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

SEC/EDGAR

CapMx

Carta

ShareWorks

Job description

This Capital Markets Paralegal role supports high-level legal work across complex corporate and securities transactions, including IPOs and public company matters. The position requires deep expertise in document preparation, due diligence, and transaction management within a fast-paced legal environment.

The client is a Am Law 50, globally recognized law firm with more than 150 years of history and a footprint spanning over 25 international markets. They are widely known for delivering high-quality legal services and for fostering a culture grounded in collaboration and innovation. Their practice focuses on key sectors such as technology, energy, finance, and the life sciences.

Description

• Manage complex capital markets and corporate projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Support IPOs and public company transactions, including drafting checklists, attending diligence meetings, proofreading legal documents, and coordinating logistics.
• Prepare and review a wide range of deal documentation—from SEC filings and disclosures to merger agreements, questionnaires, and financing statements.
• Conduct legal and factual research, perform due diligence, and maintain secure, organized client materials.
• Provide comprehensive pre-closing, closing, and post-closing assistance while preparing correspondence, audit responses, and working group materials.

Profile

• Holds a bachelor's degree and ideally a paralegal certificate, with at least 8+ years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Demonstrates strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and familiarity with tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, CapMx, Carta, and ShareWorks.
• Possesses substantial experience with IPOs and public company matters, including SEC regulations, numerical backup spreadsheets, ownership tables, and Section 16 reporting.
• Exceptionally organized with strong written and verbal communication abilities, capable of handling multiple deadlines accurately and efficiently.
• Brings a deep understanding of corporate and securities law and can conduct precise, thorough research while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Hybrid structure (3 days onsite) and a very flexible PTO structure.
• The opportunity to work at a globally respected law firm with a collaborative culture.
• Exposure to high-profile capital markets transactions, including IPOs and major corporate deals.
  

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